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Debbie Dingell

@DebDingell

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Democratic candidate for Congress, MI-6.

Dearborn, MI
Joined February 2014
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@DebDingell
Debbie Dingell
3 years
Hold my pearls.
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3 years
. @MTG and @RepDebDingell just got into screaming match on steps of Capitol after MTG heckled Democrats holding a press conf after passing legislation responding to Texas abortion law
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Thank you for the outpouring of support yesterday. I found John’s own words from year ago about President George H. W. Bush. They are an anecdote for the last few days and I hope you’ll read them.
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Debbie Dingell
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President @JoeBiden cares about Michigan and he cares about our workers. He is the only candidate in this election who’s going to fight for working Americans, to bring back our jobs, and to make sure workers have benefits and decent wages.
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. @JoeBiden was the first US President to walk a union picket line. He stood up with UAW auto workers in Michigan for economic and social justice; TODAY Michigan Democrats can stand up for Joe Biden: VOTE! Find your #MIprimary polling place at: -NP
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Debbie Dingell
3 years
I am safe in a secure location. This needs to end. Now.
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Debbie Dingell
2 years
I'm running for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District of Michigan. Let me tell you why ⬇️
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Calling all Michigan college students (that means you, @CollegeDemsatUM , @EMUCollege_Dems )! @BernieSanders will be speaking directly to you at 1:30 PM today -- sign up at to watch.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
The Violence Against Women Act is to help save other women from that fear and violence. @JoeBiden led the introduction of VAWA more than 30 years ago, and we need his leadership now.
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Debbie Dingell
1 year
After much consideration, I have decided that I can best serve Michigan and our nation as a member of the U.S. House. Because, bluntly, I love my job. I love my district. And most importantly, I love my constituents.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Worker safety is important and matters. Have a lot of thoughts from tonight’s visit with @RashidaTlaib that will share when I’ve fully considered them.
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Rashida Tlaib
4 years
. @DebDingell and I waited for 1.5 hours at @Amazon 's Romulus facility to check on worker safety at the request of workers and the company itself. They let us in, but not before calling the police on us. 📸 @313Supa
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Debbie Dingell
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to MI! Join us at Dearborn, , and Ann Arbor, , on Thursday!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Congress should work to eliminate violence against women, not elevate those accused of it. Republican leadership needs to end their support for Dan Rodimer in light of the recently uncovered domestic violence allegations against him.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Dropped off my absentee ballot at my local drop box this morning! Do you have questions about voting? Visit to find all the info you need! #MIEarlyVote
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
I don’t feel like in a prison in Michigan, I am grateful everyday my  Governor cared. I had family and friends who have died because this White House didn’t address COVID when they should have.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Michigan voters know @JoeBiden will deliver for them and we knew Michigan would deliver for Joe Biden. This is a big win!
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CNN PROJECTION: Joe Biden wins Michigan, reclaiming another "blue wall" state President Trump won in 2016 and narrowing Trump's path to 270 electoral votes #CNNElection
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Debbie Dingell
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Donald Trump is losing Michigan and this is a desperate attempt to distract from that fact. We must count every ballot.
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From @hankwinchester , a large group of people have now shown up at TCF chanting "stop the count." Police have been called to guard the doors.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
It’s Election Day! Polls are open today from 7 AM - 8 PM. Questions or concerns? Visit or call 1-833-MI-VOTES
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Debbie Dingell
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. @gretchenwhitmer and I may be rivals on Game Day, but come Tuesday, we’re both on Team @JoeBiden ! Go Blue!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
After promising Michiganders the moon, there’s been a net loss of over 50,000 manufacturing jobs under Trump. This is the first Administration in generations to oversee a NET JOB LOSS. #VPDebate
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
That’s why @RashidaTlaib and I introduced the Emergency Water is a Human Right Act to ban water shutoffs and provide low-income families assistance for their water utilities. It has been included with the Heroes Act, which is now sitting before the Senate.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
When you fill out your ballot, make sure you vote your ENTIRE ballot, including the nonpartisan section! There you will find the Judicial section where you can vote for @BridgetMaryMc and @WelchForJustice for MI Supreme Court. The nonpartisan section is crucial, don't forget it!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
“I represent every woman in this country because all of us have had to deal with this in some form, in some way, in some shape, at some point in our lives.” Thank you @AOC for standing up and speaking out.
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Debbie Dingell
1 year
Great to hear from President @JoeBiden tonight at the DNC to discuss all the great progress we’ve made, especially investing in workers and bringing back American jobs.
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Debbie Dingell
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The copy of The Dean by @JohnDingell on the bookshelf bumps it up to a 10/10 for me, @MariManoogian !
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Books. Balance. Basketball. Need larger art. 8/10 @MariManoogian
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Debbie Dingell
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When all else fails ... remember good times dancing in the streets in Taylor.
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Debbie Dingell
4 months
I love this district, I love my job, and I love this community. It's an honor to serve the hardworking men and women of Michigan’s 6th district in Congress, and today I filed for reelection to continue that work.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
In Senator @KamalaHarris , @JoeBiden has picked a running mate that he knows will be a strong teammate in healing this nation’s heart and soul. We began the Presidential election cycle with a record 6 women running as potential candidates...
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Looking forward to answering all of your questions about voting with @BernieSanders and @RashidaTlaib tonight!
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Bernie Sanders
4 years
Together, we can win Michigan, defeat Donald Trump, and create a country that works for all of us, not just the 1%. Join me and @RashidaTlaib today at 7 p.m. ET for a virtual town hall with guests @DebDingell , @Oday_Aboushi75 and @MMFlint . Watch at .
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Debbie Dingell
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Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris ! I have no doubt that John Dingell is smiling down on our country today (and giving us this beautiful weather)!
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Debbie Dingell
1 year
To everyone who exercised their right to vote and made their voice heard in this election: thank you. Our Democracy is stronger when everyone participates. It is an honor to represent you, and I look forward to working for the people of Southeast Michigan for another two years.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Pence just called the Affordable Care Act a disaster, while this administration has no plan to protect people with preexisting conditions, and is actively trying to rip healthcare away from people in the Supreme Court Right now. #VPDebate
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Debbie Dingell
1 year
Two nights in a row with girlfriends!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Dr. Fauci is a recognized infectious disease expert worldwide.  Can someone explain why President Trump is more focused on discrediting him than on preventing the spread of COVID?
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Debbie Dingell
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As John Dingell’s father told him, “We don’t inherit the Earth from previous generations, we borrow it from future generations.” We must work together to fight the damaging effects of climate change and protect the planet for future generations.
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Debbie Dingell
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After promising Michiganders the moon, there's been a net loss of over 50,000 manufacturing jobs under Trump. We need a President who is committed to American workers and does more than just talk.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
There’s no better way to honor John Lewis’s legacy than to extend the Voting Rights Act. The Senate must bring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to a vote.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
The payroll tax funds Social Security and Medicare. By cutting it, the President is undermining these essential programs. This isn’t okay.
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Debbie Dingell
3 years
Merry Christmas to all - may you find peace, comfort, and solace this Christmas Day.
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Debbie Dingell
8 months
I’m running for re-election. I love my job, and I love the people of Michigan’s 6th district.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Count every vote.
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Debbie Dingell
6 years
Out and about. @JohnDingell wouldn’t miss working on #ElectionDay so we stopped at @UAW Region 1A and visited with President Gary Jones, Regional Director Chuck Browning, lots of friends and former staff.
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Debbie Dingell
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. @JoeBiden has time and again stood on the side of the critical Michigan industry, including saving more than 1 million jobs while leading the Obama administration’s auto rescue. Mike Pence voted against the auto rescue. #VPDebate
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Debbie Dingell
3 years
Today, democracy prevailed. With the certification of the presidential election results, Michigan and our nation can continue to move forward towards uniting around our shared values and vision for the future.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Mike Pence is head of the Coronavirus Task Force. 210K Americans have died, 30 million on some kind of unemployment, and 1 and 5 small businesses are closed. Mike Pence is head of the Coronavirus Task Force.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
We can not sit by and simply watch the USPS be destroyed or closed. The House-passed Heroes Act includes $25 billion in emergency appropriations to help the USPS keep its doors open.
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Debbie Dingell
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In 2019 automakers warned Trump that his policies would cut their profits & result in “untenable” instability in the industry. Under the Trump administration, the US lost 200,000 manufacturing jobs. Joe Biden has created 800,000 since he took office.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
I am becoming increasingly concerned as I receive reports across the district about mail delays, mail being piled up, people not receiving mail days on end, seniors who need their medicine not getting it, social check disappearing and stories of what happened to absentee ballots.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Attention Michiganders! Today is the LAST day to register to vote online! After today, you'll need to go in-person to your local clerk's office and bring proof of residency. Check your registration at & retweet this to make sure your friends check too!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
I bought lemonade at the corner of Mohawk and Cherry Hill from Fufu, the most adorable fundraiser I have met. She is raising money for Lebanon and those that need help. And she understands that at her early age. D2 #LemonadeForLebaneseAid .
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Debbie Dingell
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The easiest way to tell you’re doing something right. Welcome to the club, @shawnfainuaw .
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Rolling Stone
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Donald Trump raged at UAW President Shawn Fain after the union head criticized him in his speech endorsing President Biden. Story:
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
So grateful to work with our friends at @MichiganLCV on clean air, clean water, and clean energy! We have a lot of work to do on environmental protections and organizations like the LCV are a crucial part of those efforts.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
This country has lost a hero, a pioneer, a teacher, an inspiration, a leader, a role model, and a comforter. John Lewis was always a voice for those who were pushed aside. Rest In Peace.
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Debbie Dingell
2 years
The purpose of the Supreme Court is to uphold freedom and respect precedent. Not to take away a fundamental freedom for women to make choices about their own bodies and futures.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Tonight, civility lost. In America, we can disagree without disagreeable. @JoeBiden was strong and speaks to the American people about how we are better than screaming and yelling. #debates2020
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Debbie Dingell
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Joe Biden believes you measure the health of the economy on the strength of the American worker. Trump and Pence measure the health of the economy based on how rich people are doing, which is why they passed tax cuts that benefited the wealthy and corporations. #VPDebate
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Look no further to see how the system is rigged against working families and in favor of people like Donald Trump...
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The New York Times
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Exclusive: The Times has obtained tax-return data for President Trump extending over more than two decades. It shows his finances under stress, beset by losses that he aggressively employs to avoid paying taxes and hundreds of millions in debt coming due.
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Debbie Dingell
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. @VoteForSolomon I couldn't agree more. The Jayapal/Dingell bill in the House represents the system we need. Hope you will join us in supporting the bill. You're right that this really matters. Keep those good ideas coming!
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Solomon Rajput is Done Waiting
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The only way we can cover EVERYONE in a cost effective way, is through a #MedicareForAll , single-payer system.
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Debbie Dingell
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I have heard from so many who encouraged me to run for this open Senate seat. I am truly grateful for the support & encouragement I have received over the past few months. Knowing that I have your confidence is inspiring and truly means the world to me.
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Debbie Dingell
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I’m headed to the Hill today to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. This bill is going to lower prescription drug and healthcare costs, lower energy costs and combat the Climate Crisis, and strengthen the enforcement of tax laws. We have gotten a lot of much needed work done.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Great being with #CountOnUs @womensmarch in Ann Arbor masked and spaced. Women need to make sure their voices are heard and turnout to vote, and I can think of no greater way to honor the women who came before us and opened the doors wider for us. #WomenAreVoting
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Debbie Dingell
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I look forward to continuing my work to represent the people of Michigan's 6th district & deliver solutions that help protect seniors, support working families, bring our supply chains home, boost manufacturing, fight for labor unions & build back our economy stronger than before
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Debbie Dingell
3 years
I wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving. While all of our traditions may look different this year, may we all find joy, gratitude, and peace.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Again for those in the back.... The Trump Administration is in the Supreme Court right now trying to rip healthcare away from people by overturning the Affordable Care Act.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Pence said with a straight face they were being transparent. They discouraged mask wearing and said the virus would go away.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
John Lewis said, “Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.” It is important that the Senate pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and combat voter suppression.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Facts: The Trump Administration has rolled back more than 100 environmental protections. That doesn’t help us address climate change. In fact, it makes a bad situation worse.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
In Michigan, we don’t turn away from challenges and we certainly don’t turn toward fear, hate, and division. We were raised to fight with integrity, character, and honesty. And right now, America needs Michigan.
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Debbie Dingell
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I don’t take anything for granted. Everything we do in the next 100 days is critical to winning in November. Register to vote, volunteer, talk to everyone you know, do everything you can to make a change.
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Debbie Dingell
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Getting to a 100% clean economy matters for the future of this country. @JoeBiden ’s Clean Energy Economy Plan will create millions of new jobs, upgrade our infrastructure, and confront the climate crisis. We can accomplish this and more with American grit and ingenuity.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Count. Every. Vote. Period. Pitting sides against each other is dangerous and unAmerican.
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MLive
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Both Trump and Biden supporters believe the other side is trying to “steal” the election. Here’s why.
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Debbie Dingell
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Don’t fall for voter misinformation! Do your own research and verify the news you see online. Check out or call (866) OUR-VOTE to get accurate information.
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Debbie Dingell
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John Dingell led the charge to pass Medicare 55 years ago. Since then, it has provided healthcare coverage for millions of Americans. In the midst of a global pandemic, we must continue to protect & improve this public good in order to deliver quality healthcare to every American
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Debbie Dingell
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It is a dark and devastating day for Americans. Not only does this overturn 50 years of precedent, but many women are waking up to a world they were born into with more rights. We won’t go back. American women deserve choice. I will fight like hell for your right to healthcare.
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Debbie Dingell
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“Hugs” in the age of Covid-19. So glad to welcome my friend @KamalaHarris to Dearborn today!
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Debbie Dingell
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I will always support unions fighting for the rights and workplace protections of their workers. I stand in solidarity with the faculty at Eastern Michigan University. #UnionStrong #TRUEMU
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Debbie Dingell
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The water crisis is one of many examples of the systemic racial disparities that exist in America. Access to water is a basic human right, and it is critical that every family has access to clean water to wash their hands, cook meals, and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
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Debbie Dingell
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Thank you to every member of Team Dingell. Whether you made a contribution, volunteered with us, or supported us in the community, you made this happen!
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Debbie Dingell
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Safe drinking water is a human right. It is critical that every family has access to clean water to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
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Debbie Dingell
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We must protect our postal service.
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Debbie Dingell
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Rest In Peace Elijah Cummings. He was one of the most decent human beings that walked the earth, loved his country, Baltimore, & his family. He fought hard for democracy, social justice, civil rights, the underdog and he never gave up. My heart goes out to his family & Maya.
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Breaking News: Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland, a key figure in the impeachment procedures against President Trump, died. He was 68.
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Debbie Dingell
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Today is the fifth anniversary of the Charleston church shooting, where nine African Americans were killed during a Bible study. Let us remember them today, and remember that we must do better — on civil rights, on gun violence, and on stopping hate in this country.
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Debbie Dingell
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It’s time for the US Senate to get off their behinds and help the people they represent. It is critical that we extend unemployment benefits. The pandemic is not over and too many Americans are scared.
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Debbie Dingell
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Americans rely on the USPS to keep in touch with others and receive essential needs, including life-saving medication. The Senate must act on legislation passed by the House that would allocate emergency funding to the USPS so they can continue to serve the community.
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Debbie Dingell
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New district lines are coming, but it'll be months before we get them, and monthly donations are the best way to prepare for the challenges ahead. We need 220 new recurring donors by midnight tonight to end our first FEC quarter strong. Can you chip in?
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Debbie Dingell
2 years
I am calling on the EPA to get more directly involved in the emergency response to the Huron River spill and to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Thrilled to hear our next President @JoeBiden lay out a plan for a transition to an electric vehicle future 🚗. Essential to our economic growth and saving our environment. #Debates2020
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
My district is home to the largest population of Lebanese Americans, & many have homes & families still there. I am working with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to seek immediate humanitarian assistance to the Lebanese people to help them recover from this horrible event.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
The Republican Senate bill introduced last week proposed returning the tax credit for the three-martini lunch & other business deductions, while at the same time claiming that $600 per week in pandemic unemployment benefits are too generous & a disincentive to going back to work.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Every American has a right to quality healthcare. We need Medicare for All.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
It is absolutely critical that we extend unemployment benefits. The last thing Congress should do is allow a critical lifeline like emergency unemployment compensation to expire. This is a crisis we must address now.
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Debbie Dingell
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Our country's long-term care system is broken. The fragmented system leaves seniors, the disabled, and their families desperate, stressed, and they don't know where to turn.
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Debbie Dingell
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For 11 weeks, Republicans have blocked critical coronavirus relief & refused to do even the bare minimum needed to seriously address the virus & put out a helping hand to struggling families. Progress isn’t being made the way they need to be. People need help now!
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
We have seen over 100 environmental regulations get repealed since the President was sworn into office. Climate change is a real and critical threat, and it must be addressed as such.
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Debbie Dingell
4 years
Tonight during #Debate2020 , @JoeBiden will speak directly to you about his plan to contain COVID-19 and to build our country back better. Joe has the temperament and decency to lead.
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Debbie Dingell
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A college degree should not come with a staggering amount of debt. We must address this problem, make it easier, affordable, & reduce or eliminate the debt to help young people secure the future they are seeking.
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Debbie Dingell
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Today, the Senate will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, who has a record of disagreeing with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Care Act. This administration is endangering the healthcare of millions, during a global pandemic, and it's unacceptable.
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Debbie Dingell
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Labor Matters.
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There is so much at stake. The heath care of millions is on the line. #StandWithNancy & me to continue fighting to #ProtectOurCare !
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